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Drummer Alvin Queen is better known for his work as a sideman, though this is hardly his first record date as a leader. But this session is among his very best, leading a powerful quintet including trumpeter Terell Stafford, alto saxophonist Jesse Davis, organist Mike LeDonne, and guitarist Peter Bernstein. They open with a strutting, brassy take of Shirley Scott's "There's Blues Everywhere," while Queen sets up the well-known "Seven Steps to Heaven" with a tension-building solo introduction. The substitution of organ for piano in McCoy Tyner's "Contemplation" dramatically changes the character of the piece, bringing the drums to the forefront and showcasing Bernstein's superb solo. Jesse Davis contributed the funky "I Ain't Looking at You," a sassy piece that is full of humor even without lyrics. The one standard is a heartfelt treatment of the ballad "Old Folks," featuring Davis' conversation-like alto sax. All in all, this is an excellent date and a clear sign that Alvin Queen should be leading record dates more frequently. ~ Ken Dryden
Personnel: Alvin Queen (drum); Peter Bernstein (guitar); Jesse Davis (alto saxophone); Terell Stafford (flugelhorn); Mike LeDonne (Hammond b-3 organ).
Down Beat (p.59) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "Alvin Queen executes a gravelly, driven drum style in debut as a leader..." JazzTimes (pp.106-107) - "It's about the group dynamic and the excitement of leading a tight band through the subgenres....There's a lot to sink your teeth into here..." I Ain't Looking At You Music Alvin Queen I Ain't Looking At You Songs I Ain't Looking At You Review
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